Wedding Party
Bradley Spiegel
Man of Honor
As the bride's brother, Bradley will be taking on his most significant role as the Man of Honor. I am incredibly grateful for the relationship I have with my brother. Not only does he spread love and kindness to everyone he meets, but he has also helped me embrace the simple joys in life. We have been each other's rock through many moments, and I couldn't think of a better person to stand beside me on the big day.
Connor Grogan
Best Man
Best man/best brother Connor the Elder has been my best friend since July 12th, 1991. Constantly getting in trouble growing up He’s helped guide me in all of my success in life, helped me, instilled lasting values that have helped make some of the best decisions in my life and avoid making some horrible ones. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t have invited Emily on the trip to Zion and eventually moved to Utah. Fun Fact: Most likely to wear a pink shirt every day of retirement
Amanda Ellis
Bridesmaid
OG Glen Ellyn bestie! Amanda and I met in Kindergarten, played softball and tennis together, and always had a blast no matter what city or state we were in. Even though we've lived in different cities for all of our adult lives, we have remained extremely close, relying on each other as we navigated new careers and grew through traveling and seeing the world. I can't wait to visit and explore your new home in Fredericksburg!
Logan Bernard
Groomsman
Sensei Benard became the first honorary member of the Grogan clan by always being over, and even helping out with chores so I could leave the house. Our times from Honors Tech-Ed in middle school, our Surfer Dude Summer, college visits, to getting locked out of your apartment and scaling 3 stories, I couldn’t be happier to have you in my life. Even though we’ve been living far apart and our own unique lives for years nothing has ever changed between us nor will it. He is one of my longest and best friends Fun Fact: Most likely to be the next Steven Segal, or fight him
Kirsten Iverson
Bridesmaid
Kirsten, or as I think of her, 'the food board queen,' and I met in first grade and lived around the corner from each other. We grew up together and experienced many of life's firsts! From joining the freshman year tennis team on a whim, to breaking GE's curfew maybe once or twice, attending the Full Moon Party in Thailand, and discovering our love for Marina Del Rey. Over the years, we have bonded through traveling, food, hiking, and our love for our fur babies!
Stephen McCusker
Groomsman
Steve: From being a young goon in hockey and lacrosse, tokyo drifting the Corolla, G&M Exterior Cleanup, and all of the trouble we caused our parents, Stepheno has been one of my best friends in life. I can’t think of high school and not remember our long hockey road trips listening to comedy shows, blasting Andrew WK, and getting into trouble. Through all of the good times and bad in the past and whatever the future brings I will always be there for him, and I know he will be for me. Fun Fact: He once hit me with his car and somehow my mom was mad at me
Kara Demling
Bridesmaid
My unofficial big sister! Back in the early Glen Ellyn days, I would always try to tag along with Kara and Brad in the neighborhood, trying to keep up with the big kids. The turning point in our relationship was when we realized we shared a love for sand animals. Eventually, I grew on Kara, and her initial annoyance at Brad's kid sister transformed into a beautiful friendship. Kara, you are always welcome to join us on our family trips!
Greg Kreisinger
Groomsman
Mr. “I’m Important, Don’t Mess With Me”. Meeting at Hobart we developed a very close relationship through TDX, winning Squash House championships, and throwing the best clambake Geneva has ever seen.. Each year we found a way to go to some sports game, joined the American Outlaws, and made frequent Applebees stops. Greg is the only one I know who could get a bunch of guys to fly to Minnesota each winter. Fun Fact: Greg had the same mustache at age 5 that I’m assuming he’ll be rocking at the wedding.
Emily Simarski
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met in LA, and our friendship blossomed during the pandemic. Known by many as Emily² or Enzo's Auntie, we love to work out, hike, travel, eat good food, sip on fancy cocktails, and spoil our dog babies. Emily is a friend I can always count on to show up in the best and worst of times, and no matter what we're doing, it's going to be a blast. Plus, she's pretty great at capturing all our memorable moments ;)
John McCann
Groomsman
Johnny has always been the nicest, most loyal, and easy to be around friend I’ve ever had. The endless amount of good times and laughs through spontaneous trips to RI, every bar we came across, concerts, or just hanging around watching Banshee, he always seems to be a part of the majority of my fondest memories. Fun Fact: Most likely to take the blame for you, and somehow get himself out of trouble before you can say thank you
Brittany Benedict
Bridesmaid
Brittany and I go way back to my first job after college, working for the best NBA team in the league, the Charlotte Bobcats. We quickly became inseparable and took on the city of Charlotte together! Somehow, we always ended up in VIP sections, from clubs to golf tournaments. She helped me build my confidence in my early 20s and has proven over the years to always be aware of what is happening in my life and be there for me.
Sean Reynolds
Groomsman
Renny: Sean and I truly kicked off our friendship in Mr. Shranks 7th grade science class. Sean has been a first ballot Homie Hall of Fame vote since the beginning. Playing hockey and lacrosse together, UConn visits, helping you through your “heart attack” he’s always been there for me through the good times and the bad. He’s always been one of my best friends and I have you to thank for getting me out of CT to move to Denver, in turn, getting into my career, eventually leading me to meet Emily. Fun Fact: Most likely to say to a coach, “Don’t tell me what to do”
Alyssa Morales
Bridesmaid
I met Alyssa when she joined the startup I was working at back in 2016. Being the only two females on the team, we bonded quickly and became each other's confidants while navigating the challenges of the startup world. Our work friendship quickly turned into a lifelong relationship. I know I can always go to Alyssa for honest advice and to vent about any and all aspects of life.
Michael Lowndse
Groomsman
The impact Michael’s had on my life is HOF material. Since middle school we’ve been diving head first hilarious shenanigans together. We have some ridiculous highlight reel moments over the year and being able to spend 3 years with him in Denver made it one of the best decisions of my life. Fun Fact: Easily the best black out drunk hockey player west of the Mississippi
Kait Grogan
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law, Kait! Since first meeting Kait in Zion and on many trips to Park City and LA, she has embraced me with open arms and helped me fall in love with Utah. I can't wait for all the adventures to come over the years in our new home. And let me tell you, this girl can make a mean Dirty Martini!
Matthew Flynn
Groomsman
Flynn: Matt and I have been close friends since his mom reached out to mine to set up a playdate the summer before 3rd grade. We made it through 5 years of the Bandits, won a few soccer state championships, being the OG internet troll, lighting report cards on fire, living out the Rocket Power dream, Beirut on the courts, GW/Denver/SF trips, we have absolutely crushing life laughing every step of the way. Fun Fact: Most likely to talk you into a pyramid scheme, then make fun of your for doing it
Kara Grogan
Bridesmaid
Future sister-in-law, Kara, and Kieran's sister. I have loved getting to know Kara over these last three years. She has been so kind to me and also spoils her nephew, Enzo. I'll always have vivid memories of our 80-degree Christmas in CA! I'm so excited for all the memories we will make over the years.
Everest Wein
Groomsman
Everest: I met Everest freshman year at Hobart because he had gone to high school with my sister’s roommate. We didn’t quite hit it off that year, but the following three a deep friendship flourished. We have had so many damn good times the past 13 years I don’t know where to begin. You’re ability to always be down for a good time, unwavering loyalty, and thoughtfulness of myself/my family have helped make our friendship second to none. Since Em entered my life he, nearly instantly, brought her under your wing. Fun Fact: Most likely to get crippling anxiety at a laudrymat after a night out
Connor Brown
Officiant
Selected as the Best Officiant, Connor has a huge space in both of our hearts. He started as one of the best roommates anyone could ask for and got first-hand experience from the start of our relationship as co-workers, witnessed our growing friendship for a year +, understands the true love that blossomed, and knows the immense amount of love we will feel for each other the rest of our lives. To top it off his unique skills to own the room when speaking will help bring around everything we need to make this the best day of our lives. We couldn’t ask for a better Love Sherpa on our wedding day. Fun Fact: Most likely to scream at a TV on hospice during a NY Jets game
Enzo
Dog of Honor
The best boy in all the world! Our wedding would not be complete without Mr. Zo Man by our side :)